Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25
Betting on today’s Buckeyes and Badgers game? Catch the action at Kohl Center in Madison, WI, as the Badgers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on PEAC. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Wisconsin is favored by -6.5 vs. Ohio State in a Big Ten conference matchup.
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers -6.5
This game will be played at Kohl Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.
WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Badgers.
- Not only will Wisconsin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can Ohio State Stun the Crowd at Kohl Center?
Ohio State’s season record dropped to 10-6 after a narrow 73-71 home loss to Oregon on Thursday. The Buckeyes, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 149.5.
Ohio State led 32-27 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the second half while scoring 39. Defensive lapses after the break were a key factor in the loss.
Ohio State put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 38.9% from beyond the arc. They connected on 16 of 19 free throws for an 84.2% mark, while their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%.
Jackson Shelstad led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 72.7% overall. Nate Bittle added 21 points and 8 rebounds, making 4 of 8 from deep, and Bruce Thornton contributed 20 points, shooting 50% from the field.
Ohio State’s defense gave up 73 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 24 of their 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 39 shots, a 43% conversion rate.
From three-point range, the Buckeyes’ opponents shot 38%, making 7 of 18 attempts. Ohio State also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. The Buckeyes gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Will Wisconsin Find a Way to Win at Home?
Wisconsin improved to 13-3 on the season with an 80-59 win over Minnesota on Friday. The Badgers were -13 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.
After a tight first half, where Wisconsin led 30-29, they dominated the second half, outscoring Minnesota 50-30. The game’s total points ended at 139, just under the 140.5 O/U line.
Wisconsin put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they hit 79.2% of their free throws, going 19-for-24 from the line.
Dawson Garcia led the Badgers with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Steven Crowl added 18 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 2-for-2 from three. John Tonje contributed 16 points, and Kamari McGee chipped in 15, knocking down 3 of 4 threes.
Wisconsin’s defense held their opponent to 59 points, even though they shot 43% from the field, making 25 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent connected on 48% of their shots, going 14/29.
From three-point range, Wisconsin allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting clip. The opponent also hit 19 of 24 free throws, shooting 79% from the line. Wisconsin gave up 11 offensive rebounds.